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Kohler COMMAND CH730S Service Manual (218 pages)
HORIZONTAL CRANKSHAFT
Brand:
Kohler
| Category:
Engine
| Size: 6.25 MB
Table of Contents
Accidental Starts
2
Safety Precautions
2
Rotating Parts
2
Safety and General Information
2
Section 1 Safety and General Information
3
Engine Identification Decal Location
4
Engine Identification Numbers
4
Fuel Recommendations
5
General Recommendations
5
Oil Recommendations
5
Oil Type
5
Maintenance Schedule
6
Periodic Maintenance Instructions
6
Storage
6
Inch Equivalents Shown in ()
7
Typical Engine Dimensions CH Series with Standard Flat Air Cleaner
7
Typical Engine Dimensions CH EFI Series with Heavy-Duty Air Cleaner
8
General Specifications
9
Tightening Torque: N·M (In. Lb.) + or
15
Metric Fastener Torque Recommendations for Standard Applications
15
General Torque Values
15
English Fastener Torque Recommendations for Standard Applications
16
Special Tools
18
Cylinder Leakdown Tester
19
Flywheel Holding Tool
19
Rocker Arm/Crankshaft Tool
19
Section 2 Special Tools
19
Tool Catalog and Price List
19
Spline Drive Lubricant
20
Camshaft Break-In Lubricant
20
RTV Silicone Sealant
20
Dielectric Grease
20
Engine Cranks but will Not Start
22
Engine Starts but Does Not Keep Running
22
Engine Starts Hard
22
Troubleshooting
22
Grade
23
Engine will Not Idle
23
Engine Loses Power
23
Engine Overheats
23
Engine Knocks
23
Basic Engine Tests
24
Cleaning the Engine
24
Crankcase Vacuum Test
24
To Test the Crankcase Vacuum with the Vacuum
24
Compression Test
25
Cylinder Leakdown Test
25
Leakdown Test Instructions
25
Section 3 Troubleshooting
25
No Crankcase Vacuum/Pressure in Crankcase
25
Leakdown Test Results
26
Air Cleaner and Air Intake System
28
Air Cleaners
28
Removing Latch Style Cover
28
Standard Air Cleaner
28
Removing Rubber Seal from Bracket
29
Section 4 Air Cleaner and Air Intake System
29
Paper Element Service (Standard Type)
29
Removing Element Cover Wing Nut
29
Air Cleaner Components
29
Exploded View of Standard Air Intake System Components
30
Bracket Retaining Screw
31
Breather Tube
31
Heavy-Duty Air Cleaner
31
Rear Mounting Screws
31
Removing Elements
32
Adapters for Heavy-Duty Air Cleaners
33
Air Intake/Cooling System
33
Fuel System and Governor
34
Fuel System Components
34
Fuel Type
34
Gasoline/Alcohol Blends
34
Troubleshooting – Fuel System Related Causes
35
Section 5 Fuel System and Governor
35
Gasoline/Ether Blends
35
Fuel Filter
35
Fuel System Tests
35
Fuel Pump
36
Fuel Pump - Replacement
36
Replacing the Mechanical Pump
36
Replacing the Pulse Fuel Pump
36
Carburetor
37
Troubleshooting - Carburetor Related Causes
37
Troubleshooting Checklist
38
Fuel Shut-Off Solenoid
38
High Altitude Operation
38
Carburetor Adjustments
39
Float
39
“Certified” Compliance Carburetor
39
Carburetor Detail
40
Carburetor Float Adjustment
40
Inspection/Repair
41
Accelerator Pump Version Only
42
Carburetor – Exploded View
42
Governor
43
Governor Linkage
43
Governor Sensitivity Adjustments
44
Initial Adjustment
44
Procedure – Carburetor Equipped Engines
44
Sensitivity Adjustment
44
Left Side Pull
45
Electronic Governor
45
Electronic Governor Assembly
45
Digital Linear Actuator (DLA)
45
GCU Safety Features
46
Linkage
46
Potentiometer Specifications
46
SPST Switch Specifications
46
LPG Fuel System Components
48
LPG Fuel Systems
48
Irregular or Inconsistent Idle
49
Hard Starting, Runs Roughly, or Stalls at Idle Speed
49
Engine Runs Lean
50
Engine Stalls During Operation
50
Low Power
50
LPG Carburetor Adjustments
50
Idle Speed Adjustment
51
Impco Carburetor
51
LPG Carburetor - Cleaning
51
LPG Fuel System Component Service
51
LPG Carburetor - Inspection
52
Nikki Carburetor
52
A-8. Backing off Idle Speed Screw
53
Closing Throttle Plate
53
Idle Speed Clamp Bracket Position
53
LPG Carburetor - Reassembly
53
Adjusting/Setting Stop Colla
54
Full Throttle Position
54
High Speed/Stop Collar Position
54
Electric Lock-Off/Filter Assembly - Filter Service
55
Electric Lock-Off/Filter Assembly - Functional Test
55
Impco (Beam) Regulator
56
LPG Regulator
56
Vaporizer Assembly
56
Nikki Regulator Primary Chamber
58
Nikki Regulator Secondary Chamber
58
Primary Chamber
58
Secondary Chamber
58
Regulator Service
59
Preventative Maintenance
59
Regulator Drain Plug (some Models)
59
Impco (Beam) Regulator Service
59
Table of Contents
60
Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI) Fuel System
60
Initial Starting/Priming Procedure
61
Test Valve in Fuel Rail
61
Description
61
Fuel Recommendations
61
EFI Fuel System Components
62
Operation
62
Electrical Components
63
Electronic Control Unit (ECU)
63
Important Service Notes
63
Service
64
Engine Speed Sensor
64
Speed Sensor Connector
65
Throttle Position Sensor (TPS)
66
Throttle Position Sensor Details
66
TPS Location
66
TPS Initialization Procedure
67
Engine (Oil) Temperature Sensor
69
Oxygen Sensor
70
Cutaway of Oxygen Sensor
70
Electrical Relay
72
To Replace Oxygen Sensor
72
Fuel Injectors
73
Relay Connector
73
Style 1 Fuel Injector
73
Style 2 Fuel Injector
73
Fuel Injector Details
74
Checking Injectors
74
Volt Test Light
75
Injector Inspection Points
75
Ignition System
76
Ignition Coil
76
Grade
76
Spark Plugs
77
Wiring Harness
77
Fuel Components
78
Battery Charging System
78
Fuel Pump Styles
78
External Fuel Pressure Regulators with Base
79
Fuel Pressure Regulator
79
Internal Fuel Pressure Regulator
79
External Regulators and Base
80
Fuel Pressure Regulator Details
80
Internal (In-Tank) Regulator
80
Internal Regulator and Base/Holder
80
Fuel Rail
81
High Pressure Fuel Line
81
In-Line Fuel Filter
81
Manifold Assembly
81
Idle Speed Adjustment (RPM)
82
Idle Speed Screw Dampening Spring
82
Throttle Body/Intake Manifold Assembly
82
Upper Intake Manifold
82
Checking the Initial Adjustment
83
Initial Governor Adjustment
83
Throttle Details
83
Adjusting Governor Shaft
84
Checking ‘‘Split’’ of Clamp
84
Setting the Initial Adjustment
84
Throttle Link in Center of Hole
84
Engine Misses, Hesitates, or Stalls under Load
85
Engine Stalls or Idles Roughly (Cold or Warm)
85
Engine Starts Hard or Fails to Start When Cold
85
Engine Starts Hard or Fails to Start When Hot
85
Troubleshooting
85
Troubleshooting Guide
85
Electrical System
86
“35 Pin” (MA 1.7) Metal-Cased ECU Systems
87
“24 Pin” (MSE 1.0) Plastic-Cased ECU Systems
89
“32 Pin” (MSE 1.1) Plastic-Cased ECU Systems
90
Fault Codes
92
Fuel System
92
Example of Diagnostic Display
93
Diagnostic Code Summary
93
Engine Wiring Harness Related
95
Throttle Body Related
95
Ecu/Harness Related
95
Ignition System Related
95
Systems Related
98
Troubleshooting Flow Chart
100
Diagnostic Flow Diagram
101
Flow Chart Diagnostic Aids
102
Lubrication System
105
Oil Container Logo
105
Recommended SAE Viscosity Grades
105
Checking Oil Level
106
Changing Oil and Oil Filter
106
Location of Oil Fill Cap and Dipstick
106
Oil Drain Plug Starter Side
106
Section 6 Lubrication System
106
Changing Oil Filter
107
Removing Oil Fill Cap
107
Oil Drain Plug and Oil Filter
107
Service Oil Cooler
108
Oil Sentry
108
Oil Coolers
108
Location of Oil Sentry Switch
108
To Install the Switch
109
Retractable Starter
111
To Remove Starter
111
To Install Starter
111
Rope Replacement
111
Removing Starter Handle
112
Installing Rope
112
Pawls (Dogs) Replacement
112
Section 7 Retractable Starter
112
Center Screw, Washer and Pawl Retainer
113
Removing Pulley from Housing
113
Position of Spring and Keeper in Pulley
114
Installing Pulley and Spring into Housing
114
Installing Pawls and Pawl Springs
114
Electrical System and Components
117
Servicing Spark Plug
117
Section 8 Electrical System and Components
118
Battery
119
Battery Size Recommendations
119
Battery Test
119
Battery Maintenance
119
Electronic CD Ignition Systems
120
Operation of CD Ignition Systems
120
Capacitive Discharge (Fixed Timing) Ignition System
121
Capacitive Discharge Ignition Module Schematic
121
Capacitive Discharge Ignition System with Spark Advance
122
Block Diagram - Spark Advance Module
122
Test Procedure for Standard (Fixed Timing) CD Ignition System
123
Troubleshooting CD Ignition Systems
123
Special Tools Required
124
Specifications Required
124
Test for Spark
124
Section 2 Special Tools
124
Check for Timing Advance
125
Test the Ignition Modules and Connections
125
Ignition Module Resistance Table
126
Test the SAM
126
15/20/25 Amp Regulated Charging System
130
Wiring Diagram - 15/20/25 Amp Regulated Battery Charging System
130
15 Amp Stator and Rectifier-Regulator
130
20 Amp Stator and Rectifier-Regulator
130
3 Amp Unregulated Charging System
131
Amp Stator and Rectifier-Regulators
131
3 Amp/70 Watt Stator
132
Rectifier-Regulator
132
15 Amp Rectifier-Regulators
132
20/25 Amp Rectifier-Regulators
133
25 Amp Rectifier-Regulators (Original Style)
134
4 Amp Unregulated Rectifiers
134
Connections for Testing Charging System
135
Troubleshooting Guide
136
15/20/25 Amp Battery Charging Systems
136
3 Amp Battery Charging System with 70 Watt Lighting Stator
137
Electric Starting Motors
138
Starting Motor Precautions
138
Starter Removal and Installation
138
Inertia Drive Electric Starters
138
Operation - Inertia Drive Starters
139
Starter Drive Service
139
Style ‘‘A’’ Drive Service
139
Inertia Drive Electric Starter
139
Style ‘‘B’’ Drive Service
140
Retaining Ring Installation
141
Style ‘‘A’’ End Cap Brush Replacement
141
Starter Disassembly
141
Style ‘‘B’’ End Cap Brush Replacement
142
Commutator Service
142
Starter Reassembly
142
Starter Assembly Match Marks
142
Solenoid Shift Electric Starters
143
Operation – Solenoid Shift Starter
143
Nippondenso Solenoid Shift Starter
143
Starter Service
144
Brush Replacement
144
Removing Solenoid Screws
145
Solenoid Removed from Starter
145
Removing Plunger
145
Removing Thru Bolts
146
Removing Commutator End Plate Assembly
146
Armature and Lever Removed
146
Starter Frame Removed
146
Retaining Ring Detail
147
Removing Retaining Ring
147
Delco-Remy Starter
147
Drive Pinion
148
Brushes and Springs
148
Commutator Mica Inspection
148
Checking Armature
148
Removing Brush Holder
149
Service Brush Kit
149
Installing Stop Collar and Retainer
149
Installing Thrust Washer
150
Installing Armature and Pivot Lever
150
Installing Frame and Drain Tube
150
Removing Retaining Clips
151
Brush Installation Tool with Extension
151
Installing Brush Holder Assembly with Supplied Tube
151
Torquing Brush Holder Screws
152
Torquing Thru Bolts
152
Positive (+) Brush Lead Connection
152
Disassembly
153
Typical Disassembly Sequence
153
Disconnect Spark Plug Leads
153
Shut off Fuel Supply
153
Removing Dipstick from Tube
154
Removing Oil Fill Cap from Cover
154
Removing Oil Drain Plug
154
Removing Oil Filter Adapter Nipple
154
Section 9 Disassembly
154
Remove Muffler
155
Remove Air Cleaner Assembly
155
Removing Oil Cooler
155
Removing Air Cleaner Base Retainer
155
Remove Fuel Pump
156
Removing Tube from Breather Cover
156
Pulse Style Pumps
156
Disconnecting Pulse Line from Valve Cover (Early Models)
156
Mechanical Fuel Pump
157
Removing Screws Holding Fuel Pump
157
Remove Fuel Pump and Lines
157
Removing Control Bracket
157
Remove Carburetor
158
Remove External Governor Controls
158
Rear Air Cleaner Bracket
158
Disconnecting Spring from Bracket
158
Remove Electric Starter Motor
159
Remove Outer Baffles and Blower Housing
159
Remove Oil Sentry
159
Disconnecting Plug from Rectifier-Regulator
159
Remove B+ Lead from Terminal Plug
160
Note Location of Two Short Screws
160
Removing Outer Baffles
160
Removing the Spark Advance Module
160
Removing Metal Grass Screen
161
Removing Blower Housing
161
Remove Inner Baffles and Breather Cover
161
Removing Inner Baffles
161
Breaking Breather Cover Seal
162
Remove Valve Covers
162
Removing Breather Cover
162
Removing Breather Filter
162
Remove Ignition Modules
163
Removing Intake Manifold
163
Bolt Wiring Harness Detail
163
Remove Intake Manifold
163
Remove Spark Plugs
164
Remove Cylinder Heads and Hydraulic Lifters
164
Removing Cylinder Head Fasteners
164
Hex. Flange Screw
164
Removing Cylinder Head Assembly
165
Removing Hydraulic Lifter
165
Mark Position of Hydraulic Lifters
165
Match Marks on Cylinder Barrel and Heads
165
Disassemble Cylinder Heads
166
Removing Rocker Arms
166
Intake Valve Seal Location
166
Remove Grass Screen and Fan
166
Removing Plastic Type Grass Screen
167
Removing Fan
167
Remove Flywheel
167
Remove Stator and Backing Plates
167
Flywheel Strap Wrench
167
Remove Closure Plate Assembly
168
Governor Gear Assembly
168
Oil Pump Assembly
168
Breaking Seal on Top Splitting Tab
168
Remove Camshaft
169
Remove Connecting Rods with Pistons and Rings
169
Removing Piston/Connecting Rod Assemblies
169
Removing Connecting Rod Bolts
169
Remove Crankshaft
170
Remove Governor Cross Shaft
170
Remove Flywheel End Oil Seal
170
Removing Oil Seal
170
Inspection and Reconditioning
171
Automatic Compression Release (ACR)
171
Camshaft
171
Crankshaft
171
Procedure to Remove Crankshaft Plug
172
Procedure to Install New Plug
172
Crankpin Fillets
172
Removing Crankpin Plug
172
Section 10 Inspection and Reconditioning
172
Honing
173
Cylinder Bore Crosshatch after Honing
173
Clean Cylinder Bore after Honing
173
Flywheel
174
Cylinder Head and Valves
174
Checking Cylinder Head Flatness
174
Measuring Piston Diameter
174
Valve Details
175
Normal
176
Leakage
176
Bad Condition
176
Coking
176
Excessive Combustion Temperatures
177
Stem Corrosion
177
Gum
177
Overheating
177
Valve Guides
178
Lapping Valves
178
Valve Seat Inserts
178
Pistons and Rings
178
Common Types of Piston Damage
179
Stuck, Broken Rings
179
Abrasive Scratched Rings
179
Overheated or Deteriorated Oil
179
Install New Piston Rings
180
Measuring Piston Ring End Gap
180
Installing Piston Rings
180
Hydraulic Lifters
181
“Bleeding” the Lifters
181
Closure Plate Assembly
181
Connecting Rods
181
Removing Governor Gear
182
Governor Shaft Press Depth
182
Oil Pump, Oil Pickup, and Relief Valve
182
Governor Cross Shaft Oil Seal
183
Installing Cross Shaft Oil Seal
183
Reassembly
185
Typical Reassembly Sequence
185
Seal Bore of Crankcase
185
Install Flywheel End Oil Seal
185
Install Governor Cross Shaft
186
Install Crankshaft
186
Installing 8 MM Governor Cross Shaft
186
Setting Governor Cross Shaft End Play
186
Section 11 Reassembly
186
Install Connecting Rods with Pistons and Rings
187
Installing Crankshaft
187
Installing Piston Assembly Using Ring Compressor Tool
187
Piston, Connecting Rod and End Cap Detail
187
Connecting Rod Bolts
188
Torquing Connecting Rod End Cap
188
Determining Camshaft End Play
188
Apply Camshaft Lubricant to Cam Lobes
188
Thrust Bearing, Washer and Shim
189
Checking Camshaft End Play
189
Install Closure Plate Oil Seal
190
Install Closure Plate Assembly
190
Crankshaft End Play Shims
190
Closure Plate Sealant Pattern
191
Torquing Closure Plate Fasteners
191
Install Stator and Backing Plates
191
Install Flywheel
192
Torquing Stator Screws
192
Route Stator Leads in Groove
192
Clean and Dry Taper of Crankshaft
192
Install Flywheel Fan
193
Install Plastic Grass Screen
193
Installing Fan on Flywheel
193
Installing Plastic Grass Screen
193
Install Supports for the Metal Grass Screen
194
Install Hydraulic Lifters
194
Installing Supports for Metal Grass Screen
194
Valve Stem Seals
195
Assemble Cylinder Heads
195
Install Cylinder Heads
195
Valve Components
195
Torquing Cylinder Head Fasteners
196
Cylinder Head Fastener Torque Sequence
196
Install Push Rods and Rocker Arms
197
Torquing Rocker Arm Screws
197
Install Push Rods in Their Original Position
197
Installing Ignition Module
198
Install Spark Plugs
198
Install Ignition Modules
198
Setting Ignition Module Air Gap
199
Sealant Applied to Terminals
199
Install Intake Manifold
199
Routing of Wiring Harness
199
Install Breather Cover and Inner Baffles
200
Installing New Breather Filter
200
Installing Breather Reed Assembly
200
Install Blower Housing and Outer Baffles
201
Installing Blower Housing
201
Installing Inner Baffles
201
Routing Wiring Harness and Leads
201
Ground Lead Details
202
Tighten Baffle Mounting Screws
202
Installing Metal Type Grass Screen
202
Reconnect Rectifier-Regulator
203
Installing B+ Lead into Plug
203
Connecting Ground Lead
203
Grounding Bracket and Attached Connector
203
Install Fuel Pump
204
Install Electric Starter Motor
204
Reinstalling SAM Module
204
Installing Electric Starter Motor
204
Install Carburetor
205
Install External Governor Controls
205
Installing Carburetor Assembly
205
Metal-Cased Pulse Fuel Pump
205
Adjusting Governor Lever
206
Holding and Tightening Governor Arm
206
Install Throttle & Choke Controls
206
Connecting Choke Linkage
206
6 MM Governor Lever and Hole Position/Rpm Chart
207
8 MM Governor Lever and Hole Position/Rpm Charts
208
CH18 Engines
208
CH20-740 Engines
208
CH26,CH745 EFI Engines
208
Throttle/Choke Control Bracket Detail
209
Install Oil Sentry
209
Install Control Panel
209
Install Valve Covers
210
Valve Cover Fastener Torque Sequence
210
Install Air Cleaner Assembly
210
Tightening Valve Cover Screws
210
Connecting Fuel Inlet Line
211
Pulling Breather Hose through Base
211
Torquing Base Screws
211
Tightening Rear Base/Bracket Screws
211
Install Oil Cooler
212
Install Oil Filter and Fill Crankcase with Oil
212
Installing New Oil Filter
212
Hand Tightening Oil Filter
212
Prepare the Engine for Operation
213
Testing the Engine
213
Connect Spark Plug Leads
213
Reinstall the Dipstick in Tube
213
Clutch
215
Wet Type Clutch - Exploded View
215
Adjusting Clutch
216
Section 12 Clutch
216
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Kohler COMMAND CH730S Service Manual (218 pages)
HORIZONTAL CRANKSHAFT
Brand:
Kohler
| Category:
Engine
| Size: 5.93 MB
Table of Contents
Section 1 Safety and General Information
3
Special Tools
18
Section 2 Special Tools
19
Section 3 Troubleshooting
23
Section 4 Air Cleaner and Air Intake System
29
Section 5 Fuel System and Governor
35
Table of Contents
60
Description
61
Initial Starting/Priming Procedure
61
Fuel Recommendations
61
EFI Fuel System Components
62
Operation
62
Important Service Notes
63
Electrical Components
63
Electronic Control Unit (ECU)
63
Engine Speed Sensor
64
Engine (Oil) Temperature Sensor
69
Oxygen Sensor
70
Electrical Relay
72
Fuel Injectors
73
Ignition System
76
Spark Plug
77
Wiring Harness
77
Battery Charging System
78
Fuel Components
78
Fuel Pump
78
Fuel Pressure Regulator
79
Fuel Filter
81
Fuel Rail
81
Fuel Line
81
Throttle Body/Intake Manifold Assembly
82
Idle Speed Adjustment (RPM)
82
Initial Governor Adjustment
83
Troubleshooting
85
Troubleshooting Guide
85
Electrical System
86
Fuel System
93
Fault Codes
93
Troubleshooting Flow Chart
101
Flow Chart Diagnostic Aids
103
Section 6 Lubrication System
107
Section 7 Retractable Starter
113
Section 8 Electrical System and Components
119
Section 9 Disassembly
155
Section 10 Inspection and Reconditioning
173
Section 11 Reassembly
187
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